# UFL to NFL Update: 6 Players Earn NFL Contracts as Hall of Fame Game Kicks Off - Author: Patrick Rifino - Published: 2025-07-29T12:51:00Z - Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:39Z - Categories: UFL (ufl) - Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-to-nfl-update-6-players-earn-nfl-contracts-as-hall-of-fame-game-kicks-off With training camp beginning several more UFL players are beginning to have their names called by NFL franchises for the 2025 training camp. As of **Monday** Afternoon (7/28), the UFL has seen **23** players earn NFL contracts as the league hopes to surpass the 75 players who earned NFL opportunities in 2024. So far **50** players have worked out NFL during this signing cycle. **[San Antonio Brahmas](https://uflnewshub.com/team/san-antonio-brahmas/)** No new signings or workouts as of 7/28/2025 Workouts: Vitaly Gurman (6/9 NO), Garrett Nelson (6/9 DEN), [Sean Fresch](https://uflnewshub.com/player/sean-fresch-33577) (6/9 PHI), Cameron Lyons (6/9 HOU), Derrick Langford (7/18 GB), [Steven Stilianos](https://uflnewshub.com/player/steven-stilianos-33421) (7/21 BUF) Thomas Gordon (7/21 CHI), [Jacob Sykes](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jacob-sykes-32224) (7/21 PHI) Signing: Jashaun Corbin (ATL), Jacob Sykes (PHI) **[Arlington Renegades](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dallas-renegades)** **Ricky Lee**continues his workout tour this time with the Colts. **Lee**has worked out for four teams so far this cycle. Workouts: Ricky Lee (6/17 KC, 7/22 NYJ, 7/24 ATL, 7/26 IND), Caleb Johnson (7/21 GB), Kaleb DeLoach (7/21 GB) Signings: Sal Cannella (Browns), Seth Green (Saints), Jayden Price (Saints), Kyon Barrs (Cardinals) **[Houston Roughnecks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/houston-gamblers)** **Keenan Isaac** continues his workout tour, working out for the 49ers on Sunday the 27th. Workouts: Keenan Isaac (6/11 Hou, 7/18 DET, SF 7/27), Marco Ortiz (7/21) Signings: Geor’Quarius Spivey (Chiefs), Damon Arnette (Texans), Samuel Jackson (NYJ) **[Memphis Showboats](https://uflnewshub.com/team/memphis-showboats/)** **Jaylon Allen**received his 4th NFL workout in the NFL cycle. **Allen** worked out for the Panthers and Cardinals last week, and now the 49ers on Saturday. **Josiah Bronson** also worked out Colts on Saturday (7/26), a team he spent a month with last year on their practice squad. Workouts: Deneric Prince (6/11 NE), DeVere Levelston (6/11 DAL), Jaylon Allen (6/11 NE, 7/18 ARI, 7/21 CAR, 7/26 SF), Keaton Ellis (6/9 CLE), Josiah Bronson (7/26 IND) Signing: Dresser Winn (LA Rams) **[Michigan Panthers](https://uflnewshub.com/team/michigan-panthers/)** After his workout with the Browns **Taua**, was officially signed by team on Saturday per Aaron Wilson. **Taua** becomes the 2nd [UFL](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl) player Cleveland has signed this cycle, and 17th since 2022. **Keni-H Lovely** was also announced to be signing with the Cardinals after 3 NFL workouts. **Lovely** joins Stallions Steven Gilmore, who both look to compete for a roster spot with Starling Thomas V out for the season. **Lovely** worked out for the Cardinals on July 23rd. The Panthers will also be with [**R.J. Moten** as well who is reportedly signing with the New England Patriots.](https://x.com/JamesLarsenPFN/status/1949962217270411312) Moten signed with the team after the 2025 NFL draft, only to be released and resigned for the 2026 season. Workouts: Gunnar Oakes (6/20 DEN), Peter Bowden (7/21 ARI), Kedrick Whitehead (7/25 NE) Signings: Ryan Nelson (LAC), Toa Taua (CLE), Keni-H Lovely (ARI), RJ Moten (NE) **[St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/st-louis-battlehawks)** The Battlehawks had their first signing this cycle, with **Nick** **Whiteside** signing with the Detroit Lions.**Whiteside**previously worked out for the Panthers and returns back to Michigan where he played his college football at (D-II SVSU). The Lions remain one of the NFL's most staunch supporters of Spring Football once again signing their 13th player since 2022. **Jarveon Howard** the Battlehawks 2nd string running back also worked out for the Steelers, his first workout this cycle. Workouts: Kyler Baugh (6/9 NE), Rodrigo Blankenship (6/9 NYJ), Mike Panasiuk (CIN 7/20), Jacob Saylors (TEN 7/23), Jarveon Howard (7/28 PIT) Signing: Nick Whiteside (DET) **[D.C. Defenders](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dc-defenders)** **Trey Dean** worked out Vikings this Saturday (7/26) becoming the first Defensive Player for the team to receive NFL interest this year. **Braylon Sanders**received his 4th Workout of this cycle working out for the Carolina Panthers on Monday. Workouts: Braylon Sanders (7/21 ARI, 7/23 WAS, 7/25 GB, 7/28 CAR), Gunnar Britton (7/24 TB), Deon Jackson (7/25 CLE), Cornell Powell (7/25), Trey Dean (7/26 MIN) Signing: Yasir Durant (NE), Seth Williams (LV) **[Birmingham Stallions](https://uflnewshub.com/team/birmingham-stallions)** **Steven Gilmore** was released from his contract, and is reported to be signing with Arizona Cardinals after his visit on Saturday. The Stallions will also be without **Deon Cain** for his annual NFL appearance. **Cain** signed with the Bills once again on Monday 7/28, for the 3rd time in his career. **Cain**spent 34 days with the Bills on their Practice Squad in 2024, in addition to 2 weeks with the team in camp last year. **Cain**has earned opportunities with 3 NFL teams since joining the Stallions in 2023. Workouts: Amari Rodgers (7/21 KC), Ryan Langan (7/21 ARI), Ronnie Perkins (7/23 CLE), Cade Johnson (7/25 LAC) Signing: Barry Wesley (NO), Mario Goodrich (DEN), Perrion Winfrey (DAL), Harrison Mevis (NYJ), Steven Gilmore (ARI) **UFL Notes:** **Domenique Davis**of the 2022 USFL's Houston Gamblers was released this past week. Davis has spent the last 3 seasons in the NFL, earning over 782K as a member of the Bengals and Steelers. Davis found some initial success in 2022 appearing in some regular season action, however, has not appeared in a game since. Davis now goes into free agency as a 29-year-old for the first time since the USFL. Former Arlington Renegades Defensive Lineman (2023), **Bruce Hector** worked out for the Colts. **Hector** has spent time with the Jets, and Texans earning 746k, while appearing in 8 games over the past two seasons. **Hector** was not signed after the 2024 season. NFL Veteran and AAF Hotshots alum **Nick Folk** is still "kicking" and worked out for the Jets on Monday. The Jets currently have a kicking battle going on between Harrison Mevis and Caden Davis. From UFL News Hub. Please link to https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-to-nfl-update-6-players-earn-nfl-contracts-as-hall-of-fame-game-kicks-off when citing. More at https://uflnewshub.com/llms.txt